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Professor Angela Harden is a social scientist and Professor of Health Sciences at City, University of London since July 2020. She previously served as Director of the Institute for Health and Human Development at the University of East London (2015-2020) and held senior roles at UCL Institute of Education. Her work focuses on applied health research targeting social determinants of health across the life course through programs like REACH Pregnancy, Well Communities, and Connect Hackney Ageing Better.
- Current affiliations: City St George's, University of London
- Academy Director, NIHR North Thames ARC
- Co-convener, Cochrane Qualitative and Implementation Methods Group
Research Interests span interdisciplinary approaches to health equity, with expertise in evidence synthesis, qualitative methods, and mixed-methods research. Her work bridges community development with public health policy, shaping NICE Guidance and tools for NHS England. Recent publications examine maternal health disparities, caregiver support programs, and decolonized healthcare innovations.
Education & Leadership includes directing research capacity-building initiatives and developing novel frameworks for integrating qualitative evidence in systematic reviews. She has secured funding from NIHR, ESRC, AHRC, and EUFP7 for community-focused interventions.
